Robinhood and Coinbase Stocks Drop as U.S. Crypto Bill Delayed

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Robinhood and Coinbase stocks dropped as the U.S. Congress delayed a vote on crypto legislation. Robinhood fell 7.8%, Coinbase 6.5%. The delay affects clarity in liquidity and crypto markets, adding to regulatory uncertainty. The bill, if passed, would address issues like CFT (Countering the Financing of Terrorism) compliance and jurisdiction. Traders now face unresolved questions about market rules and enforcement.
Robinhood, Coinbase Drop as Crypto Bill Delayed
  • Robinhood and Coinbase stocks fall sharply after legislative delay
  • Congress pushes back crypto market structure bill decision
  • Uncertainty grows in the crypto sector amid regulatory hold-ups

Stocks Slide as Congress Delays Crypto Legislation

The stocks of major U.S. trading platforms Robinhood and Coinbase took a sharp hit following news that Congress has postponed a critical vote on crypto market structure legislation. Robinhood dropped by 7.8%, while Coinbase followed closely with a 6.5% decline. The sell-off reflects investor concern about ongoing regulatory uncertainty in the crypto space.

This legislation, once passed, is expected to bring much-needed clarity to how cryptocurrencies and digital assets are regulated in the United States. But with Congress delaying the vote, the market is left hanging — and so are investors and companies who rely on regulatory certainty to operate confidently.

What the Delay Means for Crypto Companies

The delayed vote prolongs the confusion around the legal treatment of cryptocurrencies. For companies like Robinhood and Coinbase, this means continued uncertainty in how they structure their offerings, interact with regulators, and expand crypto-related services.

Both firms have been under increasing pressure from U.S. regulatory agencies in recent years. A well-defined market structure bill could provide a clearer roadmap, but with the delay, questions around jurisdiction (SEC vs. CFTC), compliance standards, and listing rules remain unresolved.

Investors reacted swiftly to the news, leading to sharp drops in both companies’ stock prices. This kind of reaction signals just how closely the fate of crypto firms is tied to Washington’s decisions.

JUST IN: Robinhood and Coinbase stocks fall 7.8% and 6.5% after Congress delays crypto market structure legislation. pic.twitter.com/Xan7bTe7CG

— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) January 15, 2026

Regulatory Clarity Still a Top Priority

The crypto industry has long called for a comprehensive framework to govern digital assets. With institutional adoption growing and global competition heating up, the U.S. risks falling behind if regulatory clarity is not achieved soon.

While the delay is a setback, many in the industry remain hopeful that Congress will revisit the crypto market structure legislation in the coming months. Until then, volatility in crypto-related stocks is likely to continue.

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